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President Trump and Russian chief Vladimir Putin are anticipated to fulfill right now in Alaska for a high-stakes summit in an effort to finish Russia’s warfare with Ukraine. The assembly is ready to start at 11 a.m. native time. The 2 leaders will meet one-on-one first, with their translators. Yesterday, the White Home stated that Putin and Trump could have a joint press convention. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn’t invited to the summit, however Trump has stated he hopes that assembly can be subsequent. This is the whole lot you could know forward of the summit.

• 🎧 Trump has not been exact about what he desires out of the summit, NPR’s Tamara Keith tells Up First. He has talked about the necessity to “divvy up” territory, which Zelenskyy opposes. Trump has been rising pissed off by Putin’s actions within the warfare and has stated there could possibly be penalties for Russia if one thing significant does not occur right now.
• 🎧 Earlier than leaving Moscow, Putin instructed that the talks might additionally deal with strategic safety or nuclear arms management, NPR’s Charles Mayne says. Progress on arms management is an effective factor, particularly because the New Begin Treaty — the final deal of this type between the U.S. and Russia — expires early subsequent 12 months. Maynes says Russia might convey agreements to the desk that do not relate to Ukraine however might enchantment to Trump’s needs to be seen as a worldwide peacemaker.
• 🎧 In Ukraine, the folks NPR’s Greg Myre has talked to have had two primary responses: Nothing important will come from the assembly and Putin is dedicated to persevering with the warfare. Zelenskyy has been rallying help for Ukraine from European leaders, saying that no offers might be reached with out Ukraine’s full participation. Collectively, Zelenskyy and the European leaders have made their case to Trump by way of cellphone, warning him of what Putin might attempt to do on the summit. Trump says he desires a follow-up assembly that features Zelenskyy, which Ukraine hopes will enable an opportunity to foyer earlier than any selections are made.

Trump has instructed that the nation’s capital is simply the beginning of his crime crackdown, which includes mobilizing the Nationwide Guard, and different liberal-leaning cities could possibly be subsequent. On Monday, he named Baltimore, New York, Chicago, Oakland and Los Angeles as examples. These cities’ mayors have pushed again in latest days with information displaying that crime is down of their communities.

Texas Home Democrats introduced yesterday that they are going to return for the Legislature’s second particular session on the situation that California begins its personal redistricting course of. Democrats left the state to forestall a GOP-led vote to redraw the Texas congressional maps, that are anticipated to create 5 new Republican-leaning districts. California is scheduled to renew its legislative session on Monday and has till Aug. 22 to position a redistricting measure on the November poll. (by way of KUT)

At present’s pay attention

Are we too afraid of dishonest?

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Many individuals are terrified of being cheated on — a lot in order that there are apps and social media teams devoted to outing cheaters. However is the paranoia truly damaging the connection itself? This episode of It is Been a Minute discusses, with the assistance of some particular friends, why the concern of infidelity haunts American tradition and relationship lives.

Weekend picks

Denzel Washington stars as music govt David King in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest.

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Try what NPR is watching, studying and listening to this weekend:

🍿 Films: Denzel Washington returns to the massive display screen as music mogul David King within the crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest. Within the film, his household will get caught up in a sophisticated ransom plot.

📺 TV: Alien: Earth serves as a prequel to the Alien motion pictures, exploring recurring themes, resembling whether or not technological developments are designed to profit people or finally exchange them, says NPR TV critic Eric Deggans.

📚 Books: Aisha Muharrar’s debut novel, Liked One, follows Julia, who’s grieving the lack of her greatest buddy Gabe. She takes on the awkward quest of discovering and returning his lacking issues for his mother.

🎵 Music: Audrey Hobert, who started her profession writing for a Nickelodeon sitcom, is switching gears for her debut album, Who’s the Clown? NPR’s Isabella Gomez Sarmiento says it’s a bubblegum pop document with goofy but weak lyrics.

3 issues to know earlier than you go

Venus Williams celebrates after successful a ladies’s single match towards Peyton Stearns throughout on day 2 of the Mubadala Citi DC Open on July 22 in Washington, DC.

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1. At 45, tennis legend Venus Williams is making historical past in her return to the U.S. Open this month because the oldest singles participant in over 4 many years.
2. Southern meals chain Bojangles introduced plans to open a complete of 55 areas throughout the Massive Apple and New Jersey over the following decade. The primary restaurant will open later this 12 months. (by way of Gothamist)
3. The origins of the Phrase of the Week — “canine” — stay a thriller, however over a millennia in the past it was used as an insult. Right here is how the which means of the phrase has modified over time.

This text was edited by Suzanne Nuyen